Golden Earring Songs Ranked
Golden Earring is a Dutch rock band, founded in 1961 in The Hague as The Golden Earrings (the definite article was dropped in 1967, while the “s” was dropped in 1969). They achieved worldwide fame with their international hit songs “Radar Love” in 1973, which went to number one on the Dutch charts, reached the top ten in the United Kingdom, and went to number thirteen on the United States charts, “Twilight Zone” in 1982, and “When the Lady Smiles” in 1984. During their career, they have had nearly 30 top-ten singles on the Dutch charts while releasing 25 studio albums. The band’s lineup consists of co-founders Rinus Gerritsen (bass and keyboards) and George Kooymans (vocals and guitar), along with Barry Hay (vocals, guitar, flute, and saxophone), and Cesar Zuiderwijk (drums and percussion). All musicians in the present lineup of the band have been continuous members of the band since 1970, although other musicians have joined and left the band during the intervening years. Here are all of Golden Earring songs ranked.
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20. Still Got the Keys to My First Cadillac (Tits ‘n Ass, 2012)
“This song has a lovely flow. Something about this just makes me feel like I’m on a roll, its got a brilliant flow and being a fan, I just couldn’t have asked for anything better.”
19. Sound of the Screaming Day (Miracle Mirror, 1968)
“It’s a song that anyone of any age can listen to, and just sing along. Each and every time I listen to it, my heart races and I’m singing along.”
18. I’ve Just Lost Somebody (Miracle Mirror, 1968)
“This song is awesome. Whenever I feel sad and gloomy I listen to this song and it also gives me memories of the past. I just love this song so much”
17. Just a Little Bit of Piece in My Heart (On the Double, 1969)
“Fantastic song, the intro brings up the vibe and the rhythm, from there the vocals kick in and deliver a beautiful song that doesn’t seem to have aged since its release. Loving it!”
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16. Bombay (Contraband, 1976)
“Probably the best song I’ve ever listened to. Its got this certain element that listening to it just makes you fell cool. There is no other song like it.”
15. Hold Me Now (Face It, 1994)
“I find that with the nice strong base and the mellow sound of it all. but the lyrics make it the number one song. but the lyrics just top it. love this song!”
14. Burning Stuntman (Naked II, 1997)
“This is one of the best songs I’ve ever heard in my life, it can please so many types of music fans. Actually will give you the chills, just such a great song.”
13. The Loner (Golden Earring, 1970)
“Love at the first hearing. It’s simply because of the dynamic bass and crunchy guitar playing, and also the flowing beat they made. Love it so much.”
12. Back Home (Golden Earring, 1970)
“Definitely learning this one on guitar I love it! The bass is amazing and the song is just a really good one to kick back and chill with.”
11. Mad Love’s Comin’ (Contraband, 1976)
“Really, how is this amazing track, not on the list. It’s one of my top 5 by GE, and the structure is just amazing.”
10. Weekend Love (No Promises…No Debts, 1979)
“This song is just amazing. I envision myself floating among the clouds and rainbows when I put this song on.”
9. Buddy Joe (Together, 1972)
“This song has a deep meaning… Its not just about if its catchy. This is one of their greatest songs ever made!”
8. I Can’t Sleep Sleep Without You (The Naked Truth, 1992)
“The flow is so sick in this song. Can’t listen to it without moving or wanting to dance to it. Gotta love it. I love the lyrics nobody can sing lyrics like that that well”
7. Another 45 Miles (Radar Love, 1991)
“They gave you so much feeling in such a short amount of time, which Is incredible. It makes me feel happy yet sad, there aren’t even words to express how meaningful and beautiful it truly is. I could listen on repeat for hours”
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6. The Devil Made Me Do It (Cut, 1982)
“The song that made me love the band. It takes you to a certain state of mind which the music alone will make you wish you never got out of. The lyrics are strangely very memorable, too. “
5. Long Blond Animal (Prisoner of the Night, 1980)
“I listen to a wide range of music, and out of the thousands of songs I’ve heard over the years, this has to be my favorite. It’s so deep and it just takes you to another world, at least that’s what it does to me.”
4. Goin’ to the Run (Bloody Buccaneers, 1991)
“Gives off a euphoric feel. So nice and relaxing. Plus props for the originality about it and the overall catchy tune which will keep you replaying this song!”
3. When the Lady Smiles (N.E.W.S., 1984)
“Though nowhere near as popular as “Twilight Zone”, “When The Lady Smiles” is every bit as effective as a single. Maybe they should have waited until the 90’s so they could continue to hit every decade.”
2. Twilight Zone (Cut, 1982)
“Golden Earring’s big comeback single in the USA and their return to the top ten over there. Cool and catchy, great bass, slightly (fortunately only slightly) influenced by that dreadful 80’s drum sound.”
1. Radar Love (Moontan, 1973)
“The best song of the Golden Earring’s. Great to listen at while driving. The riff is easy and genius. Great bassline and drums.”